Job summary
Urogynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist - Band 7
Gynaecology Nursing Team
The Gynaecology nursing team are seeking a dynamic, forward thinking, innovative and highly motivated nurse who is passionate about the consistent delivery of the highest quality of care and standards to our patients within the Gynaecology service.
We are looking for an individual that has a passion for improving the safety of the services that we deliver and has proven clinical evidence to demonstrate their attention to detail using methodologies required to support a nurse led urogynaecology service.
This role will provide leadership for the Gynaecology team to develop the skills, knowledge and experience within governance framework which includes the patient experience agenda within the wider trust.
Working with front line team, the Directorate Management Team and Clinical team, you will be responsible for embedding and championing excellence and governance within urogynaecology.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will support the Urogynaecology nursing service and will support nurse-led urogynaecology clinics working alongside the lead consultant. You will be a registered nurse with excellent interpersonal skills, an up to date knowledge base and the ability to work independently.We have competent in supporting the following urodynamic studies vaginal pessary management, bladder instillations, bladder training and teaching intermittent self-catheterisation.
Clinics will either be face to face or telephone consultations, within the acute or community setting.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The application must provide clear examples of how the applicants experience meets the job specification. Applications that do not provide this will not be shortlisted.
Perform and interpret urodynamic investigations, communicate diagnoses and treatment options to patients and support nurse led ring pessary clinic's
If you are a urology nurse specialist supporting these areas and require support and additional training in relation to ring pessary clinic's please do apply and the team will support the required training and development.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The application must provide clear examples of how the applicants experience meets the job specification. Applications that do not provide this will not be shortlisted.
Perform and interpret urodynamic investigations, communicate diagnoses and treatment options to patients and support nurse led ring pessary clinic's
If you are a urology nurse specialist supporting these areas and require support and additional training in relation to ring pessary clinic's please do apply and the team will support the required training and development.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RN or registered Health care professional
- Degree or working towards this which is relevant to their current practice
- Perform and interpret urodynamic investigations, communicate diagnoses and treatment options to patients
- Excellent communication and patient-focused skills Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
- MSc or working towards this
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or working towards this
Desirable
- Support Nurse Led Ring Pessary Clinic
- Excellent communication and patient-focused skills Strong assessment with clinical decision- making skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Gynaecology or Urology Nursing experience at a senior level
- Support teaching, training and development of the medical and nursing staff
- Experience with working in a community gynaecology setting / women's health hub
Other
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RN or registered Health care professional
- Degree or working towards this which is relevant to their current practice
- Perform and interpret urodynamic investigations, communicate diagnoses and treatment options to patients
- Excellent communication and patient-focused skills Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
- MSc or working towards this
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or working towards this
Desirable
- Support Nurse Led Ring Pessary Clinic
- Excellent communication and patient-focused skills Strong assessment with clinical decision- making skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Gynaecology or Urology Nursing experience at a senior level
- Support teaching, training and development of the medical and nursing staff
- Experience with working in a community gynaecology setting / women's health hub
Other
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
